Quantum Control with Counter-intuitive Laser Pulse Sequences
Standing
Undergraduate
Type of Proposal
Oral Presentation
Faculty
Faculty of Science
Faculty Sponsor
Dr. Chitra Rangan
Proposal
Quantum computing presents the need to precisely control the quantum state of an atom or molecule. However, interactions between the atom/molecule and the environment results in ‘decoherence’. In this case, quantum information is lost, and we lose some ability to perform quantum computation. A proposed solution to circumvent decoherence is to use a counterintuitive, two-pulse sequence known as STIRAP. STIRAP is known for being a robust method, but just how good is this method at overcoming effects of the environment in real-life quantum computing? The aim of our research is to understand the behaviour of these atoms and molecules controlled by STIRAP pulses. With this knowledge, we can better implement quantum gates and qubits. Future applications of STIRAP are in photo catalysis and semiconductor control.
Location
Windsor
Grand Challenges
Sustainable Industry
Quantum Control with Counter-intuitive Laser Pulse Sequences
Windsor
Quantum computing presents the need to precisely control the quantum state of an atom or molecule. However, interactions between the atom/molecule and the environment results in ‘decoherence’. In this case, quantum information is lost, and we lose some ability to perform quantum computation. A proposed solution to circumvent decoherence is to use a counterintuitive, two-pulse sequence known as STIRAP. STIRAP is known for being a robust method, but just how good is this method at overcoming effects of the environment in real-life quantum computing? The aim of our research is to understand the behaviour of these atoms and molecules controlled by STIRAP pulses. With this knowledge, we can better implement quantum gates and qubits. Future applications of STIRAP are in photo catalysis and semiconductor control.